Stoke City midfielder Michael Tonge is convinced they won't go the same way as former club Sheffield United.

He said: "Now I am concentrating on making sure I don't go through the same situation again here."

Tonge is convinced home form is the key to keeping them up. Stoke have already earned five wins from eight games at the Britannia Stadium - only two less than the Blades managed all season.

He added: "We've managed to pick up the wins rather than the draws and they're vital."